BENCH FACILITIES DIRECTOR

Overview

Position Title: BENCH FACILITIES DIRECTOR - SAVANNAH, GA

Employer : SSC Services for Education (Note: SSC is a member of Compass Group USA) and related guidance on referral and application processes are described within the job text.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about creating a safe environment where students can excel? If so, we invite you to apply for our Facilities Director position where you can make a difference in the lives of students.

This Bench position will provide management support to new and existing SSC accounts in K-12 or higher education settings. Travel is required and can be significant to include overnights. Ideal candidates will be open to relocating.

As the Facilities Director , you will lead the smooth operation of custodial and maintenance of campus facilities ensuring they operate efficiently, safely, and in alignment with our education client’s expectations while encouraging an environment conducive to learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to our dedicated team of facilities professionals.
• Cultivate an environment of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement through effective training and development initiatives.
• Inspect completed projects for accuracy and compliance with established requirements and specifications. Ensure that related functions follow all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of various statistical and narrative reports, including the long-range facility plan, five-year construction plan, and scheduled maintenance program.
• Provide effective supervision, evaluation, and coordination of assigned personnel, encouraging a collaborative and cohesive team.
• Play a key role in the recruitment process, conducting screenings, interviews, and making recommendations for staffing decisions.
• Establish and maintain systems to train staff to meet performance and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain annual departmental budgets. Review, monitor, and evaluate budgets and financial data. Control and authorize expenditures in accordance with authorized parameters.
• Maintain blueprints, specifications, and systems plans and drawings.
• Serve on assigned committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Five+ years of management experience in maintenance/facilities management or other service-related field with high customer/client contact required
• Budgeting, forecasting experience is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and leadership
• Proficient in the use of Windows-based office software including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong leadership skills
• Proven track record of working effectively in an unstructured and fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, refer to the wage transparency information linked in the original posting.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer . We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider employment for all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance initiatives where applicable.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.